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Agency:
Board of Management of the Hobart Town General Hospital
Agency Number:
Start Date:
31 Dec 1878
End Date:
03 Jun 1919
Description:
The Act establishing the Board gave it a degree of autonomy from the Colonial Government. The Board continued largely unchanged the system of managment of the hospital. It was replaced in 1919 when the management of hospitals throughout the State was made more responsive to community needs.
Legislation Administered:
Hobart Town General Hospital Act 1878 (repealed 1919)
Legislation Creating:
Hobart Town General Hospital Act 1878 (42 Vict No.14) (In effect from 31 Dec 1878)
Functions Performed:
Health care
Controlled Agencies:
Royal Hobart Hospital (TA441)01 Jan 1820
Subsequent Agencies:
Hobart Public Hospitals District Board (TA959)29 May 191901 Jul 1991
Series Created By Agency:
HSD118 Minutes of Meetings of the Board of Management.19 Feb 187720 Dec 1967